US Bridges

Casey Road over Unawatti Creek

Good

Franklin County, Georgia · 4 MI W of Canon · Structure no. 000000011951170

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Casey Road over Unawatti Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Casey Road over Unawatti Creek in Franklin County, Georgia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2040. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCasey Road
CrossesUnawatti Creek
Location4 MI W of Canon
RouteCounty Highway 44
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.33896, -83.18017
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2024)
Projected traffic375 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$21.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Casey Road over Unawatti Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Casey Road over Unawatti Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Casey Road over Unawatti Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Casey Road over Unawatti Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Casey Road over Unawatti Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.